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180 Carl St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1267063 4 units · 2 fl · 1924

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 180 Carl St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1924
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1924
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area3,376 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1267063
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Mailing address
11 Escalon Dr Mill Valley CA 94941
Last sale
April 29, 2014

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 180 Carl Street, owned by Peak Investments LLC, has undergone significant renovation activity since 2013, with particular focus on addressing safety compliance issues. The property faced several major violations in late 2013 regarding unauthorized modifications, including the installation of skylights and air/light wells, which were later the subject of multiple work permits and inspections. A pattern of fire safety concerns emerged between 2014-2016, including multiple blocked exits, combustible materials, and sprinkler system modifications, though these issues were generally marked as "Condition Corrected" upon reinspection. Building permits show substantial improvements including kitchen renovations in units 1, 2, 3, and 4, laundry hookups installations, and electrical system upgrades between 2014-2016, with units receiving modernized features such as dishwashers, washers/dryers, and updated electrical systems.

The most critical safety-related work occurred during 2015-2017, including the installation of partial sprinklers in storage rooms and common areas, compliance with multiple Notices of Violation (NOVs), and the controversial change of means of egress requirements. The building experienced several complaints regarding construction practices between 2014-2017, including work without proper permits, debris management issues, and concerns about construction hours. Recent maintenance includes plumbing work in 2020 with sewer replacement and an attempted tankless water heater installation in 2023. The property has had multiple graffiti incidents documented through 311 calls in 2023, primarily involving offensive tags requiring removal. While many of the earlier safety and compliance issues have been addressed through various permits and inspections, the history shows a pattern of reactive maintenance and compliance work rather than proactive building care.

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Risk rating

How 180 Carl St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
33rdpercentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 352 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 31%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

180 Carl St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2023
Plumbing Permit Jun 05
Work category: 1p; changeout tank water heater for tankless water heater in garage
Canceled

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